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  • TWYHTNDI
    The lower order of Saxons, valued at 200s. in the scale of pecuniary mulcts inflicted for crimes. Cowell.
  • TYBURN TICKET
    A certificate which was given to the prosecutor of a felon to conviction.
  • TYHTLAN
    In Saxon law. An accusation, impeachment, or charge of any offense.
  • TYLWTTH
    Brit A tribe or family branching or Issuing out of another: Cowell.
  • TYMBRELLA
    In old English law, a tumbrel, castlgatory, or ducking stool, anciently used as an instrument of punishment for common scolds.
  • TYRANNY
    Arbitrary or despotic goveminent; the severe and autocratic exercise of sovereign power, either vested constitutionally in one ruler, or usurped by him by breaking down the division and distribution of governmental powers.
  • TYRANT
    A despot; a sovereign or ruler, legitimate or otherwise, who- uses his power unjustly and arbitrarily, to the oppression of hie subjects.
  • TYROTOXICON
    In medical Jurisprudence. A poisonous ptomaine produced'in milk, cheese, cream, or ice-cream by decomposition of albuminous constituents.
  • TYRRA, OR TOIRA
    A mount or hill. Cowell
  • TYTHE
    Tithe, or tenth part.
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